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Desert Ashram, Shitim, Israel

Israel Meditation and Yoga Retreat

Discover true passion and develop a deeper understanding of not only the traditional yoga practice but, more importantly, yourself in this blissful yoga and meditation retreat in the desert brought to you by Desert Ashram. As the world around you falls in winter slumber, gather in the desert of Israel and discover how to conduct yourself in the area that affects the different dimensions of your life practicing, your relationship with the environment and everyday life.

Highlights

Daily asana and pranayama
Daily relaxing individual meditation sessions
Conversations inspired by the traditional ancient texts
Some free time to enjoy the quiet of the desert
Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
2 nights accommodation

3 days with instruction in English

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Accommodation

Two accommodation types are offered in this retreat. You may enjoy the camping accommodation or if you prefer some personal space, a private room is also available.

Program

Your daily routine will include: physical practices in the stunning desert with individual attention to each participant. There will be meditations under the stars and yogic breathing practices with the air of the desert. The unique atmosphere of the Ashram desert will accompany you throughout this workshop to help you discover the relationship between action and non-action.

Retreat location

This retreat takes place in Desert Ashram in Shitim. Desert Ashram is built on the ruins of an historical military settlement called Shitim.

Features

Activities

Camel riding / rental nearby
Pilates nearby
Stargazing
Swimming pool

General

Air-conditioned rooms

This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly

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Food

Delicious vegetarian cuisine, which Desert Ashram prides itself of, will be served in the retreat

Things to do (optional)

In your free time, you ought to enjoy and reflect with the background of the serene desert or if you choose to make use of your time as much as you are in the desert you may opt for some activities that are available nearby.

What's included

All yoga and meditation sessions
All vegetarian meals
2 nights accommodation

What's not included

Necessary travel expenses are not included in the price

How to get there

Driving directions

Desert Ashram is situated in the Shitim settlement, right next to Route 40, between Zihor junction and Shizafon junction

If you are driving from the north it is about 70 kilometers south of Mitzpe Ramon

Cross the Macktesh and go straight all the time (a 45-minute drive), and in Zihor T junction, continue right for about 7 minutes

Desert Ashram will be the first settlement you see on your left

If you are driving from the south, it is 85 kilometers north of Eilat

Take route 90 (the Arava Route), and turn left on Ketura junction (towards Ne'ot Semadar or Shizafon).

12 minutes after passing Kibbutz Ne'ot Semadar you'll see Desert Ashram to your right

Arrival by airplane

Book your flight to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) or book a charter flight to Eilats International Airport (ETH).
For information on this option, please send your queries to Desert Ashram.

Arrival by bus

Catch bus no. 392. It runs between Be'er Sheva and Eilat passes right next to the venue.
The name of the stop is "Shitim - Branch". The Ashram itself is very near the drop-off point, a minute's walk away.

Arrival by train

The train can only take you from the north of the country as far south as Be'er Sheva

You get off at the last station, Be'er Sheva Center (Be'er Sheva Merkaz), which is right by the main bus station, where you will need to take the aforementioned no. 392 bus.